Price applies to a selection of properties in the UK, sleeps 2 - accommodation only - including £36 online booking fee, based on a 3 or 4 night short break, week commencing 11th April 2014. Subject to availability. Our Booking Conditions apply.

Had an excellent holiday. All bedrooms were nicely furnished and the two ensuites were great. The barn was peaceful and a great setting for a relaxing holiday. I am a travel agent and would have no problem recommending any clients. May 2006

Manoir de la Vallée (F72111)

La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, Sarthe

This superb 16th century stone manor house was once home to the Le Gantier family of the French nobility and...

Location superb. Very old manor - lots of history. Lots of character. Fantastic facilities outside - really lovely... barbecue, pool area etc... Plus Eagle Owls are fantastic. Will email more detail direct to French Country Cottages... Sept 2012.

Excellent location, friendly owner. June 2012.

Good location - basic amenities in local town (food shopping, bars, restaurants etc). Free internet access/computer at property. Good selection of local interest/activities available at accommodation. July 2009.

Spacious. Sept 2009.

Le Lude (F72115)

Luché Pringé, Sarthe

In a unique location, set on the edge of the river Loir with sounds of the rushing water all around, this...

The owner, Mme de Cosse Brissac is charming (but does not speak English). She gave us good advice about restaurants and things to see. The location was idyllic - very rural. Accommodation comfortable and the lounge spacious. Good for those who wanted just to sit in the sun and read but also for those who wanted to explore chateaux of the Loire. Not too far to a good local supermarket, excellent selection of boulangeries (bakers) for the morning croissants and pains au chocolat. We would love to go back there. July 2011.

Absolutely superb location. June 2011.

We wanted to use the property as a fishing base, but you have at least a 150 metres of bank to fish from, probably much more, and many swims cut out for landing catfish, so we didn’t have to drive anywhere. A big supermarket close by for all your shopping needs, overall a fantastic property. June 2009.

It is impossible to describe adequately the fantastically good setting of the property. The location is amazing and this made up for many of the shortcomings of the actual building. July 2009.

Chez les Soeurs (F72116)

Ruillé-sur-Loir, Sarthe

Experience life in a delightful French village house. The owner is an interior designer and has produced a...

Very satisfied with this cottage. Well located in the centre of a small village, with a boulangerie next door and convenience store close by. The fast wi-fi was appreciated too! Oh, and we also appreciated the speedy manner in which your after sales person sorted out a problem with the contact phone numbers - the owner called us (from America!) within 10 minutes of us calling your call centre. Aug 2011.

Friendly village with everything we needed for a short relaxing holiday on our doorstep. June 2010.

This is a fine house, comfortably furnished and - possibly because it is in a lesser known region Loir/Sarthe - offers good value for money. The surrounding area offers lots of possibilities for days out whilst the major sights of the Loire Valley are readily accessible. Sept 2008.

Pontigne (W14283)

Pontigne

Fell in love with this place over the week, beautiful clean home, but the garden was just amazing; deer, wild boar, rabbits- would walk around it for hours, especially in evenings. The children loved the space and the freedom. Would love to go back. Madam Gaudin was very pleasant and helpful, and we had great privacy too. 10/10!!. Beautiful garden, on arrival 3 deer ran straight across our path; you could stroll around it for hours, see amazing insects, lizards & butterflies. A short walk away a wood to get lost in, look for rabbits & wild boar. Lovely property, immaculate, just anything you could possibly want, we all just loved it. Aug 2009.

The brochure pictures do not do this property any justice! It is a fantastic escape from suburbia with the wild deer and boar in your huge back garden and adjoining forest. More photo’s are needed to show this off to its best potential. July 2008.

The garden is several acres of open parkland. Aug 2008.

Location exceeded our expectations, house was superb and the friendliness of our host was simply a joy. Sept 2007.

It was good to have the owner on site and being able to speak reasonable English. We learnt of places to go and it was nice talking to her. June 2006.

Domaine du Parc (F49157)

Montsoreau, Maine-et-Loire

There is something glorious about the panoramic view from this property, overlooking the river Loire and...

The house is in a beautiful setting and the owners were friendly and welcoming. Our daughters made good use of the splendid pool. There are plenty of bike rides from the door and so many sights to visit. The village itself is very pretty with it’s own chateau and some good places to eat. July 2012.

The property offers an excellent standard of accomodation. Well located with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. Equipped to a high standard and plenty of space to relax. Hosts were friendly and welcoming, but respected our privacy throughout. July 2011.

Very helpful owners who gave us a tour of the local troglodyte caves. Superb view from the garden. July 2011.

This property is the best I have stayed in France. From the moment we arrived the delightful hosts,the owners made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The house has everything you need but its the gardens and the pool that really make this property. The views across the Loire are magnificent and it is central to all vineyards, chateaux and all other attractions in the region. The village of Montsoreau is a beautiful little place and has everything you could need. The Tabac and the P’tit Bar are the best places to eat. There is a boulangerie, Boucherie and Epicerie. Watch out for the Lunchtime closing!! Altogether, (2 adults and 3 small children) we had a wonderful holiday and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this place to anyone and visiting again. May 2011.

The house was beautiful. The lounge isn’t very large, but we sat outdoors all the time anyway. The kitchen was adequate. Bedrooms are superb. Beautiful views and pool. Sept 2009.

Beautifully presented house and grounds with delightful hosts. The swimming pool in particular was the highlight of the holiday for the children and for us the property was so very peaceful and relaxing. July 2008.

Very helpful hosts. Excellent location with good views over the Loire river and village. As well as the cottage we very much liked the swimming pool and gardens. July 2007.

La Gasnerie (F49112)

Angers, Maine-et-Loire

Surrounded by quiet countryside of woods, river valleys and sleepy villages, this pretty cottage stands in a...

Lovely peaceful location. Cottage fabulous, only very slight comment would be that the bathroom is very small but functional. The owner is a lovely lady and was extremely kind and helpful. She even picked us strawberries from her delightful garden! Would def return. June 2012.

The owner has a dog which is kept outside. It barks in the night which woke us all up on several occasions. There are also other neighbours nearby who keep their dogs outside and which bark during the night. July 2011.

This gite is perfect for a family break. There is very little to ’do’ in the immediate, very rural surrounding area, but you are, in fact, only a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Chinon. The garden is beautiful, without being overwhelming. The accommodation is airy and commodious: with many ’sleeps 6’, one is left with a sofa bed and put ups in a dual purpose living room; here, there are three good sized bedrooms, with an additional attic room for teenage retreats from family card games. The kitchen is very well appointed, with a copious supply of tea towels, a superb washing machine and dishwasher (while house work might not be everyone’s idea of a holiday, ill equipped holiday homes are a nightmare). The owner is next door and is helpful and considerate. We will be planning a return visit soon. June 2011.

Friendliness and consideration taken by the owners of the gite. There was home made jam, a local bottle of wine and flowers to welcome us. Nothing was too much trouble for them without being intrusive. Aug 2010.

We liked the position of the property on the edge of the village, the private garden and the larger garden of the owner’s property, the facilities (kitchen, shower etc) and the welcome from the owner and her family. Aug 2009.

The gite was part of a lovely old farm and though attached to the owner’s building, had perfect privacy, with own secluded garden, if required. However, we found the owner very friendly and helpful and were more than happy to socialise with her. The kitchen was well equipped which was a real plus this year as it allowed us to cook our own meals. May 2009.

Lovely setting with private walled garden at the edge of a hamlet south of Chinon. The owner was a gracious, well-informed and very helpful hostess. The village is in the midst of Chinon wine country with "caves" where you can sample the wine. May 2008.

The location is ideal for access to visit the wonderful attractions in the area. The nearest town - Chinnon is delightful, our hostess was delightful and helped our Frence considerably. April 2007.

The location is absolutely excellent. Also, very near Chinon for eating out both at lunchtime and in the evening. So many things to do and see in the surrounding area without having to travel long distance. The owners are wonderful - so welcoming and helpful. A very charming couple. Sept 2007.

La Fleur de Vigne (F37148)

Ligré, Indre-et-Loire

Situated just five minutes from historic Chinon, offering a wide choice of fine restaurants/bars, weekly markets...

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